RIIZE Anton Stalked by 'Sasaeng' Fansites in Airport + BRIIZEs Urge Protection for Idol
Fans have demanded protection for Anton after the RIIZE member was stalked by a couple of fansites at the airport.
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RIIZE Anton Followed by 'Sasaeng' Fansites, BRIIZEs Enraged Over Idol's Privacy Breach
On February 11, BRIIZEs voiced out their concerns on X (Twitter) regarding Anton, who was reportedly stalked by "sasaeng" fansites at the airport.
The topic of sasaeng, also known as the term for an obsessive stalker fan, is one of the most recurring discussions in the K-pop community.
Fans find sasaengs to be downright controversial since they're known to barge boundaries that lead to endangerment, compulsive behavior, and even violence. In the case of RIIZE, fans are worried about the group's repeated airport incidents.
These incidents involve mayhem inside the airport due to overwhelming crowds and terrifying mob encounters. In RIIZE's newest situation, fans have called out numerous fansites for stalking the group's youngest member Anton.
According to several posts online, the incident took place at the John F. Kennedy International Airport, where Anton privately departed for a New York schedule. BRIIZEs stated that this getaway was supposed to be a private occasion between Anton and his family.
However, they claimed that three of Anton's major fansites had waited for him at the airport, which led to numerous photos of the idol being posted online. The photos showed Anton's uncomfortable facial expressions.
⚠️ REPORT & BLOCK these users, they are sasaengs who have been following 🦕 in airports and have shared private schedules. please do not engage or interact with them or any other ssngs.https://t.co/2PQCctCUnQhttps://t.co/9PrDCUl1LRhttps://t.co/cClZkNLa5w
— ANTON PROTECT (@antonprotect) February 11, 2024
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On X (Twitter), BRIIZEs vented their rage against the fansites who invaded Anton's privacy, since the discomfort was also visible on the idol's face. BRIIZEs called them out for taking pictures of the "Love 119" singer despite not being on an official group schedule.
Read their reactions below:
please just leave him alone, he already put his mask on means he does not want to his photos taken. https://t.co/n2fszYA7gU
— 助けてください!~ (@toxbinn) February 11, 2024
Should be in jail for stalking https://t.co/wFzUihjNSy
— Nate (@wonhee03z) February 11, 2024
⚠️ REPORT AND BLOCK the following users, all have been in a space with the person that talked about 🦕’s family and they have been insulting other rz member. do not interact with them.
— ANTON PROTECT (@antonprotect) January 31, 2024
report > abuse & harassed > targeted harassment
report > hate > hateful references pic.twitter.com/1nTCoNdOkQ
teeny & briize please R&B this account!
I'm so fed up I swear... Anton is also human, he needs his own time and personal space, but these sasaengs don't have feelings and brains, they are really selfish😭😭 https://t.co/MkLQLLMBrG— angie (@notnA0321) February 11, 2024
Can people just be normal… girl how’d you even get those photos of him in the airport?? It’s not a group schedule or what, y’all are so crazy and pathetic. Fck you, leave Anton alone.
— Thy ⁷ (@Thy_luvs_Riizee) February 11, 2024
Calling urself a “fan” of anton knowing he gets overwhelmed at airports and u still decide to wait in an airport for multiple days just to get a few mediocre pictures
— kye (@eunsdoka) February 11, 2024
Leave him alone b!tch https://t.co/8RxfRd1I4Z
— bun RIIZE IS 7 (@risebunl) February 11, 2024
RIIZE Experiences Scary Mob at Airport Once Again, BRIIZEs Frustrated Over Group's Persistent Occurrences
In other news, BRIIZEs were both worried and angered about the mobbing RIIZE had experienced at the Gimpo International Airport on January 29.
Various clips went viral on social media, which showed RIIZE struggling to pass through the area due to a massive crowd. The chaos led several members of the group to get separated, while security managed their best to protect the idols.
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